I can be a bit of a try-hard sometimes. There's a line between enthusiasm and annoyance, I've acknowledged it and tried to cut down on it. It may rub people the wrong and I understand that too. It's not out of poor intentions though, it's not like I go around and try to do it. Recently I feel like I haven't had that problem much as, like I said, I've tried to get rid of it. I enjoy the forum quite a bit, so I think it's worth that effort.

I'm not perfect, but I don't pretend I am either.

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Question #5: What are some of your favorite moments/matches/wrestlers of all time? This can be single word/phrase answers if you would prefer or can be detailed.

Oh, wow. My favorite matches range from Owen/Bret at WrestleMania X, to Steamboat/Savage at WrestleMania 3, to TLC at SummerSlam 2000, to my very favorite... Austin/Hart at WrestleMania 13. I mean, every one of those matches had something about it that "hooked" me. Owen vs Bret is probably the best opening match of all time. They were brilliant at the wrestling aspect of it, but the psychology is what really draws you in. The sibling rivalry, the tension, the two different philosophies brought into the match; pure gold. Steamboat vs Savage is a match that I often consider to be near the top and it's a match I would probably show to someone who is just getting into wrestling. It tells a story and the in-ring work is spectacular. I still watch it, and even knowing the finish, I still give out a little cheer when Steamboat gets the small package. It's a timeless classic. Then we have the spectacular TLC match at SummerSlam 2000. This was a special, special match -- the first ever TLC match. I love it just because is was chock full of action and I remember watching this long ago and just being enthralled by how willing these men were to put their bodies on the line, how much they were willing to give for the fans. The atmosphere of the whole match was electric, there was something about it, and I've always been fond of the match. Finally, we're on to Austin vs Hart. The famous "double turn." It was an awesome match, No-DQ Submission Match, it's what made me truly love Steve Austin. The image of Steve Austin not wanting to give up, it's one of the most lasting images I'll ever have of professional wrestling. It was the match that solidified Steve Austin, hell, he calls it his favorite match ever. Great stuff in that match, in all of those, in fact.

My favorite moments? I have a few, Mankind winning the WWF Championship will always be near the top of that list. Mick Foley put butts in those seats, no doubt. Foley did what nobody ever thought he would do, he followed his dream and became WWF Champion. It's a moving moment. Not just that, but the crowd pop -- for him winning and Stone Cold arriving -- is incredible. It's unlike anything else in wrestling. I have a more recent "favorite" moment too, The Rock's return. The Rock is one of my all time favorite wrestlers, a childhood hero of sorts, and it just seemed so unlikely for him to ever return. I remember being so excited for Raw, just waiting for him to come out. I vividly remember D-Man popping into the LD and saying something along the lines of, "It won't be The Rock, come on people." Then seconds after that, a woman stepped out of the limo and it seemed like all hope was lost. When the lights went out, you could tell something special was going to happen, and when I heard his theme hit, I jumped into the air and cheered like a lunatic. I rarely outwardly cheer while watching wrestling on TV, but this got a reaction out of me like nothing else had in a long time. Then there's Hogan slamming Andre, Hogan joining the nWo, Michaels super kicking Jannetty through the window, classic stuff.

My favorite wrestler of all time is probably Shawn Michaels, but Rock, Austin, and Cena are all close. Ever since HBK's retirement, I've started to truly appreciate how good he was. Don't get me wrong, he was prick in his earlier days, but he was great at what he did. I think he was at his best when he returned from his back injury though. His matches with Jericho, Angle, and 'Taker are some of the best matches of the decade. On top of that, he got the PWI Match of the Year 11 times ('93 to '96 and '04 to '10). He was a once in a lifetime talent, a smaller guy who made it big. His matches drew you in, his promos entertained you, the man was brilliant. Watching his send-off was a bittersweet moment for me, knowing I'd never see him wrestle again, but I was appreciative of what he did. Then you have Rock, Austin, and Cena, who are also once in a lifetime talents. These guys are all special and they all offer something special to the viewer, which is why they drew me in.

My biggest weakness is that I don't suck dick. I know a lot of people on here seem to like Dagger's proclivity for using fellatio to encourage little boys new posters to stay active on the board, but I just don't swing that way. I don't reward mediocrity with blowjobs. Heck, I don't even reward greatness with blowjobs. Some people might think that makes me kind of abrasive, and that assessment probably isn't too far off. But whereas Dagger will blow you one minute and then fuck you in your ass when your back is turned, I'm a straight-shooter. You know what you're getting with me and my aim is usually dead on. I'm not going to butter anything up for you. I'm Mr. Meat & Potatos. Sure, there was that one time I sucked a popsicle like it was a penis just to see if I was any good at it. I was pretty satisfied with my skill level considering I was novice and I ended up getting a little aroused by the experience, but really: I don't put penises in my mouth.

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Question #5: What are some of your favorite moments/matches/wrestlers of all time? This can be single word/phrase answers if you would prefer or can be detailed.

This is a tough question to answer because my preferences on these things are never in stasis for too long. I can tell you that for years, RVD was far-and-away my favourite wrestler. Just recently, CM Punk dethroned RVD and became number one. But aside from that obvious one and two, I do my best not to rank wrestlers and I'm the same way with matches. What I will say is that I like keeping my eyes on the future. I'm not one who can go and rewatch the same matches again and again, so discussions about great WrestleMania matches or the same handful of Steamboat-Flair classics tend to bore me to tears. I'm always up for what's next. My favourite match is probably the next great one I see. Yeah, corny. Well, you asked.

My biggest flaw? Honestly, the fact that I sometimes have a hard time trying new things, which translates to my forum life as well. I'm very loyal to brands, hobbies, and other things that I enjoy, but over time, I've have become better at trying new things. I've become open to different genres of games, music, and movies, and it's benefited my forum life as well. People claim I'm quantity over quality, but I consider it broadening my horizons. I let myself get involved, sometimes too much, with talking about the things I am passionate about. For example, my fandom for things like Final Fantasy or WWE started out with me trying something that was new to me. Sometimes, I still struggle in this area, but I attempt to try new things anyway and post about them, even if I'm not the biggest authority on that particular topic. I feel like I've improved dramatically in my post quality, but there's always room for further improvement. With trying new things, I've become more active in all sections regarding my posting. It's a challenge, one I've yet to perfect, but it's a challenge I'm enjoying.

As for my favorite matches, moments, and wrestlers of all time? That's a great question. It reminds me of the time I went to Wrestlemania 25. I've been watching WWE for over 20 years, but part of my fandom had been feeling incomplete for years. Until Wrestlemania 25, I'd never attended a WWE show in person before. Getting to see our favorite wrestlers in person is an tremendously different experience than watching Raw, or ordering a PPV. As a child, I could never convince my parents to buy tickets for me. During college I had stashed away enough money to attend Wrestlemania 25, and sat in the VIP seating only a couple of rows away from the ring itself. With the high price of tickets and being unemployed at the time, it did a number on my wallet, but there was nothing I'd rather have used that money for.

Being there was a surreal experience, one I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. I was so amazed by the experience that it wasn't until John Morrison's music hit for the opening match that it finally hit me. I was really there! I was at Wrestlemania with 70,000 other fans, and John Morrison was only several feet away from me as he was coming to the ring!

What followed was a PPV event that most people have pretty mixed feelings about. Having watched the DVD of it several times I think incredibly high of the show, which in some ways can be directly related to being there. This was one of the best nights of my life though. I got to see many of my WWE heroes from childhood in person, wrestling as if they were performing just for me. I also got to see Stone Cold get inducted to the Hall of Fame, one of my all-time favorites growing up.

Further, My favorite match of all time took place that night. Of course, I'm referring to the epic Shawn Michaels VS Undertaker match. Everything about it was perfect, and being there to see the actual match take place was something I will never forget. The entrances were amazing with Michaels doing a Holy parody of Undertaker for his entrance where he wore white and came down from "heaven" on a tall lift. Taker rose up from "hell" and his entrance in person was bone chilling. Attending Wrestlemania is something if possible every fan should experience at least once. The match saw both guys hit virually every move in their arsenal and Michaels came very close to ending the streak. It was amazing and I loved every minute of it, as I truly felt apart of this epic moment.

When asked about my favorite wrestlers, there are two who quickly come to mind. John Cena and Shawn Michaels. HBK had a career that was nothing short of legendary. He started off in a tag team with Marty Jannetty in The Rockers. When they split up following the famous Barbershop heel turn, Michaels set the standard for splitting up a tag team into the star (Michaels) and the other guy (Jannetty). He had multiple runs in the DX faction with Triple H, to this day one my all-time favorite faction. He also changed others personal perceptions of him, and became quite unselfish in putting over some of today's top wrestlers, such as John Cena and Orton. HBK constantly stole the show with whomever he worked with, my my personal favorite being his feud with Chris Jericho in 2008. The feud embodied everything that makes a feud great. Awesome promos, show stealing matches at multiple PPV events, and even a Ladder match for the World Championship at the end. It lasted for many months and kept me wanting more the entire time. His retirement saddend me, but he went out in the best way possible. Stealing the show one last time with Undertaker at Wrestlemania in a match that will go down as one of the best in pro wrestling history.

Then we have John Cena. A lot of people hate on him for his current persona but I have enjoyed every moment of his run in WWE. His "Never give up" attitude is very inspirational for people needing a hero figure. Every year I look forward to his unique Wrestlemania entrances. The clone army and crashing through the glass in the mustang were the two best. Cena is one of a kind and whether you like the guy or hate him, he generates strong reactions from every crowd. He never gave up and achieved his dream of becoming a multi time WWE Champion. Whether it be his rapper persona, his current gimmick, or even if a heel turn is in Cena's future, he will always be my favorite wrestler.

3. Crock has tried to become a mod multiple times and has basically begged for it on occasion.

Well, I was given advice and told to express my interest, so that's what I tried to do. I never tried to hide that I wanted it, but it was never my intention to come close to begging. My intent was to say, "Hey, if you ever need help, then feel free to look my way." I can see why that might have seemed desperate or annoying now, but I was just trying a different approach. It wasn't something I constantly did though, but looking back at it, I probably shouldn't have ever done it. You never want to come off as desperate.

I just have passion for the forum and for posting in general, so I feel like a mod spot would be a great way for me to help. That's why I entered this competition and why I'm in it now, I want this. If I don't get elected, it won't be a huge blow, but it would be an awesome thing if I did. Hell, if I never get modded, I'll still happily come on here. It's just a matter of me feeling like I could help, if needed.

If I'm a troll, I'm small fish compared to our gracious overlord Slyfox. The man is the troll of trolls. Many of his opinions are expressed strongly and in the most divisive manner possible in order to evoke a response from the masses. And that generates oodles of activity for the forum. I don't believe that a moderator needs to generate discussion, but if I did I'd want that discussion-generating moderator to be a master troll cut from the same cloth as our resident Matt Damon-loving admin. So let's pretend for a moment I am a troll: So what? Slyfox joined the mod team as a divisive Cena-loving douche who nobody really cared for. Has he made a mockery of the forum?

Now look at the opponent of mine who subscribes to the mindset outlined in your statement, KB. Dagger thinks he's up to the task of generating discussion, but wouldn't you rather have a troll doing that job? His threads are normally light in responses because they're pretty soft in the emotion department, and that's something he fails to comprehend. On the other hand, look at the activity ryan86 brought to the WWE section. If that guy could have kept his act together when it came to adhering to the rules, he'd be a real keeper for generating discussion. Because trolling works. Slyfox > ryan86 >>>>>>>>>> Dagger.

So I have been accused of being a whiny idiot and now have the task of responding to said statement.

I imagine the whining part is in reference to my reactions to what Mozz said about my game or when I backed out of the Video Games tournament after people began being excessively rude in their responses to me in there. Then there's my response to Monkey calling me a (prejudiced remark withheld) in the Bar. I strongly dislike rudeness. Do I realize that posters will be less than pleased with me infracting them? Of course I am aware of that. Rules have to be enforced. If someone breaks the rules, they need to be punished. Period.

As for anyone who claims I am unintelligent, they could not be further from the truth. A ridiculous hate crusade against me is going on with over 500 posts at this point within multiple threads. If I truly were an "idiot" then I would have plunged head-first into each thread and angrily posted responses to each negative post in there. That would not only cause more drama, but it would be setting a bad example. I stayed out of those threads to prove a point. Giving in to those insults will not make them go away. On the contrary, it will make them come back with something worse.

I know that mods get criticised daily. It happens. I have been a member of this forum for over 3 years. In that time I have kept my issues with others to a minimum and in private. If I have a problem with someone, I contact them in private rather than calling them out in public. Causing drama is not acceptable behavior and the example I intend to lead by is ignoring haters unless someone informs me of a completely uncalled for comment, which is when I will stand up for myself. Not a meltdown, but politely letting the individual know the truth. It can be done in public such as the spam zone if necessary.

Yes, I got my feelings hurt by people on here before. Big deal. Life goes on. I still post on here and enjoy doing so. Nothing is ever going to change that.

I imagine the whining part is in reference to my reactions to what Mozz said about my game or when I backed out of the Video Games tournament after people began being excessively rude in their responses to me in there. Then there's my response to Monkey calling me a (prejudiced remark withheld) in the Bar. I strongly dislike rudeness. Do I realize that posters will be less than pleased with me infracting them? Of course I am aware of that. Rules have to be enforced. If someone breaks the rules, they need to be punished. Period.

That precedent you set for yourself in the video game tournament seems to suggest that when excessive rudeness breaks out in response to your moderating, you'll abandon the team. Your decision to bury your head in the sand in response to any negative thing said about you during this election seems to support that line of thinking.

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As for anyone who claims I am unintelligent, they could not be further from the truth. A ridiculous hate crusade against me is going on with over 500 posts at this point within multiple threads. If I truly were an "idiot" then I would have plunged head-first into each thread and angrily posted responses to each negative post in there. That would not only cause more drama, but it would be setting a bad example. I stayed out of those threads to prove a point. Giving in to those insults will not make them go away. On the contrary, it will make them come back with something worse.

I think using this as the basis of your intelligence proves just how unintelligent you are. Let's pretend for a second that the reason you're avoiding those hate threads isn't because you have no answer to the accusations being levelled at you and that after about five posts in there you'd likely be sitting in the corner wearing a dunce hat, weeping uncontrollably while everyone correctly wonders exactly how long you were deprived of oxygen at birth. Let's pretend that's not what's at play here. Let's say staying out of those threads was the right move (it's not; just more proof that you'd be a mod who buries his head in the sand when things don't go his way). Let's talk about your post quality independent of this election. Let's talk about your reputation for quantity over quality. Let's talk about how you were laughed out of the video game tournament because what you think constitutes logical argument is the posting equivalent of a down syndrome chimp finger painting with his faeces. What says you of the REAL questions about your intelligence?

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I know that mods get criticised daily. It happens. I have been a member of this forum for over 3 years. In that time I have kept my issues with others to a minimum and in private. If I have a problem with someone, I contact them in private rather than calling them out in public. Causing drama is not acceptable behavior and the example I intend to lead by is ignoring haters unless someone informs me of a completely uncalled for comment, which is when I will stand up for myself. Not a meltdown, but politely letting the individual know the truth. It can be done in public such as the spam zone if necessary.

And yet while you play nice like this to everyone's face and are willing to pretend everything's honky-dory in public, Tasty (a guy not known for burying anybody) insists you lied to each person on this board when you countered his assertion about you trying to get him sacked. So that makes you a LIAR and a TWO-FACED SHIT-STIRRER on top of being a COWARD WHO WANTS TO STICK HIS HEAD IN THE SAND. You don't even need to have a meltdown at this point to seal the deal on you not being mod material.

That precedent you set for yourself in the video game tournament seems to suggest that when excessive rudeness breaks out in response to your moderating, you'll abandon the team. Your decision to bury your head in the sand in response to any negative thing said about you during this election seems to support that line of thinking.

I can assure you that I am a team player. If I win this election and join the mod team then I do not plan on backing out anytime soon. The only thing that ever could would be if real life issues happen that prevent me from being able to complete my mod duties properly. My job and my family take priority over the forum. However, with no job or family related crises currently eating up the time I will spend moderating, I can safely say I would be a part of the team for a very long time. Cricitism and rudeness will not cause me to quit. That is a promise. Once I go bold, I'm staying.

With that being said.... The rest of your post proves exactly why KB had you answer the accusation behind your behavior in this round's question. If you become mod this is the same behavior that not only the posters you interact with, but also the rest of the staff, will be forced to deal with. Your priority is insulting people. That's all you ever do! You don't care about improving the forum. You can't be trusted. You just want a bold username and the power to infract the people you insult. The only backstabber and deceiver here is YOU.

I can assure you that I am a team player. If I win this election and join the mod team then I do not plan on backing out anytime soon. The only thing that ever could would be if real life issues happen that prevent me from being able to complete my mod duties properly. My job and my family take priority over the forum. However, with no job or family related crises currently eating up the time I will spend moderating, I can safely say I would be a part of the team for a very long time. Cricitism and rudeness will not cause me to quit. That is a promise. Once I go bold, I'm staying.

And maybe once you go bold, you'll want an underline too. You know, real life has taken D-Man away from the forums in the past and it looks like his ability to check the forums during work is soon going to be limited. Sounds like an opening for you to move on up, champ. Maybe you'll be PMing KB to see if your services are needed at a G-mod level once you've decided D-Man has outlived his usefulness, just like you tried to throw Tasty under the bus. Sounds like a recipe for the kind of two-faced drama I alluded to in my last post. You may think you'll stay bold, but with instincts deep down in the fibre of your being to do exactly what I just outlined, you're just not destined for a long stay in the Board Room. You can't be trusted to play nice with the other mods. And worse than that, you can't be trusted to be honest with them.

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With that being said.... The rest of your post proves exactly why KB had you answer the accusation behind your behavior in this round's question. If you become mod this is the same behavior that not only the posters you interact with, but also the rest of the staff, will be forced to deal with. Your priority is insulting people. That's all you ever do! You don't care about improving the forum. You can't be trusted. You just want a bold username and the power to infract the people you insult. The only backstabber and deceiver here is YOU.

Well that's all well and good, schnookums. But you've responded to almost none of the legitimate criticism I laid out about you. And contrary to popular belief, criticizing your character and qualifications =/= trolling. If it did, all you guys who keep speaking ill about my motivations would be trolls too. Are you a troll, Dagger?

Anyhow, what makes anyone think I'm likely to infract those I dislike? With the number of arguments I get into on here, I've shown time and time again that I know how to stand up for myself and take my medicine as well as anyone on this board. You, on the other hand, have shown an unhealthy habit of bottling all of your anger up and dealing with things privately. Why should anyone tolerate your proclivity for privacy? When did we stop expecting transparency around here? I've been nothing but open, jolly on the spot, and on the level this whole election, proving what kind of man I am. The guy who's too scared to go out and speak to the masses is going to accuse me to being untrustworthy? Fucking laughable, home-slice. If you were really the man of the people you believe yourself to be, if you really had nothing to hide, you wouldn't be avoiding the questions and the people asking them. Your behaviour over this entire election process has been HIGHLY suspicious. You clearly don't want to be on the record about anything at this point because you know how easy it will be to expose the sleaze you truly are underneath this façade.

As for the question of what the rest of the staff will be forced to deal with should I win (and I hate to bring this up again), I have more staff support than any other candidate in this election. If they really had any problems with my attitude, how do you explain that away?